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Month: January 2024

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Amy Kauffman Named Director for the MOKAN Partnership

January 5, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership and its Board of Directors have selected Amy Kauffman as the new Executive Director of MOKAN.   Kauffman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Education in Psychology from the […]

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General Dynamics Names Kim Kuryea Finance Chief

January 5, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on General Dynamics Names Kim Kuryea Finance Chief
Jason Aiken, the current CFO, will focus exclusively on the operating duties of the technologies group, the company said.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance: January 2024 What’s Up Downtown?

January 5, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) has a lot of fun, upcoming events and several updates in their new e-newsletter! Learn more below. Upcoming Events & Activities January First Friday WineShare Friday, January 5 | 6:00 to […]

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January 2024 Upcoming Trainings and News from Missouri SBDC

January 5, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset or simply connect with fellow professionals, they have something for […]

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Supermarket Giant Drops Pepsi and Lay’s Over Price Increases

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Supermarket Giant Drops Pepsi and Lay’s Over Price Increases
Carrefour stopped selling PepsiCo products in France, Italy, Spain and Belgium because of what it called unacceptable price increases.

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SpaceX Sues Labor Board Over Employee Firings

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX Sues Labor Board Over Employee Firings
At issue is the company’s decision to fire several SpaceX employees who circulated a letter critical of Elon Musk in 2022.

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Exxon Mobil Expects Up to $2.6 Billion in Upstream Impairments

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Exxon Mobil Expects Up to $2.6 Billion in Upstream Impairments
Exxon Mobil is expecting up to $2.6 billion in impairments in the fourth quarter for its upstream business, mostly related to idled assets in California.

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Freeman Health System Welcome New Gastroenterology Specialist

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Dr. Harsh Duphare, Freeman Health System’s newest Gastroenterology Specialist, goes to great lengths to have conversations with his patients, to make them feel relaxed when answering their questions and concerns. “Look, it’s […]

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18 Minutes to Evacuate a Burning Plane: Success Story or Cautionary Tale?

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 18 Minutes to Evacuate a Burning Plane: Success Story or Cautionary Tale?
The collision in Japan represents a puzzle for the airline industry.

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Applications Now Open for Codefi’s Bounce My Big Idea

January 4, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Do you have a tech idea you’d like to pursue in 2024? Test the potential of your idea alongside other aspiring entrepreneurs in Bounce My Big Idea (BMBI), a four-week workshop designed and delivered by […]

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  • Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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